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TLN 215W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,281 mi
Last recorded28,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 215W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 27,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play felt in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 23,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal has some free travel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,293 miles

all wheel valves perishing

emissions slightly high

off side washer jet needs adjusting

possible rear fog lamp fault

slight brake pedal travel

slight play near side of steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,654 miles

body damage to rear of vehicle

headlamp aims on upper limit

ignition coil clamp screw incomplete

light perishing to all tyres

oil leak present

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Nov 2011 17,654 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

binding at nearside rear wheel

body damage to rear of vehicle

headlamp aims on upper limit

ignition coil clamp screw incomplete

light perishing to all tyres

oil leak present

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,361 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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TLN 215W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLN 215W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLN 215W registered?

TLN 215W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 29 May 1981.

Is TLN 215W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLN 215W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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